Most student Covid cases in England were at start of autumn term

Leaders say they are happy to support safe return of students, but worry about timing and convincing staff

16 February

Updated guidance in line with Westminster government’s plan to announce phased route out of the coronavirus lockdown on 22 February

3 February

UK scholars call for relief on workload to prevent them feeling obliged to send children into schools during crisis

11 January

Despite guidance from government, most leaders do not expect to be able to teach majority of students face-to-face during spring term

11 January

Almost 40,000 student cases were reported before November but most staff cases have been reported since